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Imported malaria predominates in near-elimination settings in Southwestern Uganda

2026-01-27 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMalaria transmission in southwestern Uganda is low, but persists despite ongoing control efforts. Identifying whether infections are locally sustained or imported by travelers is critical for guiding interventions. We integrated epidemiologic surveillance with parasite genomics to characterize imported malaria episodes at three health facilities in southwestern Uganda. MethodsBetween January 2023 and June 2024, we enrolled microscopy-confirmed malaria cases at three health facilities,...

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